2024
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52047-x
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Effects of elastic taping on kyphosis and body balance in the elderly: a randomized crossover study

Surapa Tangpakkakul,
Nuttaset Manimmanakorn,
Apiwan Manimmanakorn
et al.

Abstract: Kyphosis produces abnormal posture and reduced body balance in the elderly. Elastic tape may be useful at improving kyphotic posture and body balance. This study aims to evaluate the effects of elastic taping on kyphosis and body balance in the elderly. Ten elderly participants with degenerative kyphotic posture were recruited and randomly assigned to two groups (back taped with stretched elastic tape for 15 min and back taped with non-stretched elastic tape for 15 min). After a 1-h washout period, the groups … Show more

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